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Happy Tuesday to yáll! Do you recognize those front steps? Today we’re taking a tour of the truly breathtaking oceanfront Sirena Bay estate where Bachelorette Emily and her daughter Ricki stayed while they were here in Curacao. It is phenomenal! A true representation of traditional Curacao architecture and design.
When my friend, Marilyn, and her husband, Richard, retired to Curacao 12 years ago they came looking for an historic renovation project. Now that’s my kind of retirement!
And, I guess when you have this view to enjoy when you’re taking a break from the project, you can’t complain too much.
THANK YOU so much Marilyn and Richard for showing me around your beautiful home and letting me share a little inside look. I am in awe of what you have accomplished with your beautiful home.
Marilyn actually did all of the design work herself during the renovation, and picked all of the artwork and furniture from here in Curacao! How awesome is that?!?!
And true to Curacao style … it really is all about the outdoor space. Be still my heart! A private beach?
But, ok, I really did take some pictures inside, too. When you first enter the home you are greeted by this very cozy entry … now this is Curacao floor tile I would love to have. (Did you see Emily coming down those stairs to tell host, Chris Harrison, that she was ready to break it off with Arie?)
And the view when you’re in the main sitting area of the home. What can I say … I said I took pictures ‘inside’ the home … I didn’t say they were ‘of the inside’. 😉 The Bachelorette watchers will recognize the walking bridge …
I took some time on the bridge to ponder as well … what would my husband look like in skinny jeans? 😉
Ok, back to the house … there are two beautifully appointed guest suites with attached baths off either side of the main sitting area on the first floor.
And I am head over heals in love with the Pineapple Suite upstairs … the room where Bachelorette Emily stayed. I could have really benefited from a wide-angle lens to do these rooms justice.
The view from the room back out into the quaint sitting area at the top of the stairs. Look at all of the beautiful woodwork. Love.
And look what else I found upstairs … I could stare at that all day.
One really cool feature of this home is the original ventilation unit on the roof over the kitchen. Magnificent!!
And the view down the alley beside the main house. I just love it! The two rooms off to the right originally held water cisterns and have been converted into offices. And the alley leads to two separated apartment units on the property. The estate sleeps 12 in total. Who wants to come visit? 🙂
Interesting factoid – all of these historic homes were built with coral stone. Marilyn did something really cool and left some of that original work exposed on one part of the wall in her courtyard. Just beautiful!
And the view down the alleyway on the other side of the main building. Makes you wonder what’s around the bend, doesn’t it?
Well, I’ll tell you … there’s a covered patio where I can see myself wasting some time away.
I just love all of the colorful, Curacao artwork in Marilyn’s collection. This piece had been switched out during the filming of the show … remember when Emily and Ricki were having breakfast before the date with Jef??
And the view from my … er, their breakfast spot. Sigh!
Aren’t these lights so fun?! Sirena is the Spanish word for mermaid.
And a few more details I fell in love with … the view from the side apartment.
I loved these shell candle holders.
And the color of this pool house.
And the detail on this bathroom door.
And everything and anything to do with the outdoor space. 🙂
One last look back at the main house from the water. Remember the final date with Jef, Emily and Ricki on the step … they talked about the monkey eating Cheetos, and the marionettes. Awwww!
Pretty awesome, huh!! Now, if you are ever headed for a Curacao vacation, keep this estate in mind because it is available as a vacation rental. Wouldn’t it be the perfect spot for a trip with extended family or a big group of friends? You can find out all of the details at their website, SirenaBay.com.
One last HUGE Thank you!! to Marilyn for all of your support and for allowing me into to your wonderful retreat. 🙂
What do you guys think? Are you in love with it as much as I am? Do you prefer this architecture or that of the house I showed you yesterday where Emily’s family met Jef and Arie?
And don’t forget, tomorrow we’re going into the Tree House, Emily and Jef’s fantasy suite, at the other end of the island, the post is live here.
Maury @ Life on Mars says
Amazing! So cool that they kept the original style of them home intact. I love her design!
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
Sooo gorgeous! I’m in love! <3
Jaye @ Just Tryin' to Make Cents of it All says
That is beyond anyone’s imagination. I am so jealous that you get to see that every day! Thanks for the post and the beautiful pictures!
Gaby @sand and stilettos dutch caribbean says
a lovely tip for those who are coming to visit our little island – sharing it! 🙂
Arubalisa says
TV just did not do this estate justice. The photos are even more awesome than the home was portrayed on television.
Marilyn says
GORGEOUS!!!! You are in heaven! My hubby and I honeymooned on St. Thomas and I’m always blown away by how blue the ocean is in the Carribbean
Maureen says
Love, love, love the exposed stone against that bright yellow wall!
Kathy says
Regarding Jeff’s fantasy suite. Love the couch pillow fabrics. Of course, the yellow with buttons is a real “pop”, but would like to know the fabric name of the neutral/eggplant/green/and one other color of the couch pillows. Any hope for me to find out this information?
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
I am like the only person on the planet who doesn’t watch the Bachelorette. But, that house is gorgeous. The view is absolutely stunning. I’m afraid, if I ever stayed there, I would never leave.
Thanks for the tour.
Karen says
I love the use of such rich colors throughout the home! Also the exposed coral rock provides wonderful texture. It reminds me a bit of the “truth windows” people leave when building cob houses. Love!
Whitney @ drab to fab design says
I mean seriously?!! Could it be any more beautiful? I think I could see myself permanently living there!
thistle says
Karah,
I would move nto the pineapple suite…..ummm…..now! Amazing house! Thanks for sharing Karah.
🙂 me
cassie says
i love that pineapple light fixture- too cool!
Lisa @ Before Meets After says
Karah that is gorgeous! I’m so jealous you got to tour the inside of that beautiful home. Maybe my next vacation I’ll stay there…a girl can dream right??? Or better yet, let’s have a bloggers get together there!
Kelly @ View Along the Way says
Karah, you are killing me with these stunning photos! I can’t believe THAT IS SOMEONE’S YARD. I mean SERIOUSLY!! I’m dying!
Heidi @ Decor & More says
Be still my heart! I would never move off that patio, except to lounge on the beach or take a dip in the pool. 🙂 Can you say Haven reunion?? 😉
xo Heidi
andrea cammarata says
WOW my friend…talk about a POP OF COLOR!!!! the yellow is so awesome!!!! What a place! Thanks for showing us…it was really fun! Now go get your COLOR ON!!! : ) hugs to you all especially the M&M team : )
Joanne says
The property is absolutely breathtaking! Emily and Ricki were so lucky to spend time together in these surroundings. How many days did they have together at your place? I hope enough days for some wonderful mother/daughter bonding in paradise!
Karah says
Thank you so much, Joanne! The house belongs to a friend of mine and feel so fortunate to have been able to get an inside look and share it with you all. ABC kept all of the logistics pretty quiet but I think they stayed in this house for about 10 days. 🙂
Susan (Between Naps on the Porch) says
Awesome tour! What a view! Love the mermaid lanterns, too. Love it all!
Karah says
Thank you for the comment, Ivory!